Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water or clear fluids slowly
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy meals
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Try a warm compress or heating pad on the abdomen
Take an over-the-counter antacid if indigestion or heartburn is the cause
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever only if it is safe for you
Avoid lying flat immediately after eating
Try gentle walking if the pain seems related to gas
Seek medical care if the pain is severe, persistent, or worsening
Seek urgent care if you have fever, vomiting, blood in stool or vomit, chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or a hard swollen abdomen